The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation announces the annual student internship program for 2013. There are four (4) matching fund opportunities available from the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation. The Arkansas Newspaper Foundation will provide $1,500 to four (4) member newspapers that agree to match the funds for compensation for the paid intern position up to $1,500 but not limited to $1,500.

Interested newspapers must complete an application form and return it to the ANF prior to March 22, 2013. Selection for host newspapers will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Notification of the selected newspaper will take place on or before March 25, 2013.

Interviews and intern selection should be completed on or before April 20, 2013. Notify Karen Brown by April 24, 2013 of your selection. If the applicant is a recent graduated high school senior enrolled in an accredited college, proof of college acceptance/enrollment is required from student. (College may be in or out of state). Newspapers may seek an eligible applicant on their own but should follow the same application process.

Please review the newspaper information files and host newspaper application found on the ANF website for complete information. All materials can be downloaded from the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation link found here: http://www.arkansaspress.org/internships.

If you have any questions, please email Karen Brown at karenb@commpub.com or call Karen at 479-936-6471. We hope to open the door to more future journalists in 2013!